Looking for an experienced employment solicitor in Tameside? Alexander James Solicitors act for clients across Tameside and the wider Greater Manchester area on the full range of employment law matters. We act for both employees and employers on the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters — from settlement agreements and grievances through to Employment Tribunal proceedings.
About our employment law service
For employees we advise on unfair and constructive dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing detriment, equal pay, holiday pay and unlawful deductions, and we negotiate settlement agreements with a focus on protecting future earnings and reputation.
For employers we draft contracts, handbooks and restrictive covenants, advise on disciplinary, grievance and redundancy procedures, and defend Employment Tribunal claims.
Strict deadlines apply: most Tribunal claims must be presented within three months less one day of the act complained of, with ACAS Early Conciliation a mandatory pre-step.
- Unfair & constructive dismissal
- Discrimination & harassment claims
- Whistleblowing & detriment claims
- Equal pay & holiday pay
- Settlement agreements
- Restrictive covenants & injunctions
- Disciplinary & grievance support
- Tribunal advocacy & defence
Why choose Alexander James Solicitors in Tameside
Tameside, in Greater Manchester, is home to a vibrant economy spanning manufacturing, distribution, retail. We act for clients across Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, Stalybridge, Denton and the surrounding wards. Our office is twenty-five minutes by tram from Ashton to Manchester city centre, with direct Metrolink blue line, so attending in person is straightforward when needed.
- Partner-led employment law advice with direct access to a qualified solicitor — no call centres, no juniors handling your file unsupervised.
- Established Manchester practice covering Tameside and the wider Greater Manchester area, with a deep understanding of the local courts, regulators and business community.
- Transparent, fixed-fee pricing wherever the scope allows, with a written cost estimate provided before you commit to instructing us.
- Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 637901) — the assurance of a fully insured, regulated UK law firm.
- Practical, commercial outcomes — we focus on the result you need, whether that is a settlement, a successful application or a court order.
Common employment law issues in Tameside
Common matters we are instructed on by Tameside clients include: • accidents at work and employer liability • family law including domestic abuse injunctions • Section 8 and Section 21 possession proceedings • small-business tax and VAT disputes While each case turns on its own facts, we routinely deal with these patterns of work and know how the local courts and regulators approach them.
Our process
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Initial consultation
Confidential discussion of your matter, the documents available and any time-critical deadlines that apply.
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Strategy & costs
A clear written assessment of your options, realistic prospects and a stage-by-stage costs estimate so you can decide how to proceed.
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Active progression
We carry out the agreed work — drafting, correspondence, negotiation or court proceedings — keeping you fully informed at each stage.
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Resolution
We secure the best available outcome and advise on any next steps, enforcement or follow-on work required.
Benefits of instructing a local employment solicitor for Tameside
Local court knowledge
We are familiar with Tameside Magistrates' Court and Manchester County Court. and know how matters typically progress through them.
Sector understanding
Our work in Tameside spans manufacturing, distribution, retail — so we understand the commercial pressures behind your instruction.
Easy access
Direct Metrolink blue line — or meet us by video at a time that suits you.
Speak to a employment solicitor for Tameside today
Confidential, partner-led advice from a fully regulated UK law firm. Most enquiries from Tamesidereceive a same-day response.
Employment Law solicitors in Tameside — frequently asked questions
- Do you offer employment law consultations to clients in Tameside?
- Yes. We offer in-person, telephone and video consultations for Tameside clients. Our office at 59 Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester is direct Metrolink blue line, and we are happy to arrange a meeting at a time that suits you.
- How much do employment solicitor services cost in Tameside?
- Our employment law fees in Tameside are quoted up-front, with fixed-fee options available for defined stages. We will give you a clear written estimate after the initial consultation so you can decide how to proceed.
- Which courts do you attend for Tameside matters?
- We regularly appear at Tameside Magistrates' Court and Manchester County Court. and instruct specialist counsel where the matter requires it.
- How long do I have to bring an Employment Tribunal claim?
- Generally three months less one day from the act complained of, subject to ACAS Early Conciliation extension. Different limits apply to redundancy pay and equal pay claims.
- Will I have to pay anything up front?
- We offer fixed fees for settlement agreement work (often funded by the employer), hourly rates and, in suitable cases, damages-based agreements. Costs are confirmed in writing before instruction.
- Can you advise both employees and employers?
- Yes, but never on the same matter. We carry out conflict checks at the outset and act for either side on a case-by-case basis.